Asked by Brenna Balken on Apr 26, 2024

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Ms. Message reinforces Elmer after a specified interval if he has fewer than 8 occurrences of swearing. What type of reinforcement procedure is Ms. Message employing?

A) DRI
B) DRL
C) DRO
D) DRA

Differential Reinforcement

A process of reinforcing specific behaviors while withholding reinforcement for other, less desirable behaviors.

DRL

Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates, a behavioral technique used to decrease the frequency of a behavior but not necessarily eliminate it.

  • Delve into the distinctions among the array of differential reinforcement forms (DRO, DRI, DRL, DRA) and their practical uses.
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Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
DRL (Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates) is used because reinforcement is given for displaying the target behavior (in this case, swearing) at a low rate (fewer than 8 occurrences).